Chapter 173 – Voldemort vs Everybody (2)
"You are coming with me."
"Yes, My Lord." Severus answered calmly after being called into the Headmaster's office within Hogwarts, waiting for this day for a long time.
"This is why I like you... No stupid questions, remaining focused on the task. We will use this." Voldemort continued, pointing at a human skull sitting on the desk, polished so much so that it looked like a glass mirror. "Touch it."
For a millisecond, Snape hesitated, but then, knowing it was now or never, he reached out, pressing his fingers against the skull. He already guessed it was a portkey before it sucked his body in, transporting him through space, spitting his whole being out above a delipidated estate, left to ruins. Without thinking, the moment his feet touched the ground, he hurriedly cast a spell, one that would resonate far away within two places. One of them was within Dumbledore's mind, signaling to him that it had begun. The other... would arrive at Conrad's place, hopefully just in time.
He barely finished, dispelling any traces by using a different spell, searching for magic and hidden enemy presence, just as Voldemort appeared, shooting down from the night sky like he was Death itself.
"Ever so vigilant." He added, watching Snape perform the searching spells. "This place is not something they are aware of."
"We can't be certain, My Lord. Their spies are numerous, and Dumbledore even managed to break into Gringotts."
Hearing it, there was only a slight twitch on Voldemort's face; ignoring the rest and walking towards the estate, only speaking when they stood before the boarded-up front door with the dusty plaque above it, spelling Riddle-estate.
"Stay outside, keep watch. I need to focus."
"Yes." Snape bowed, using a spell that would cover the area, scanning for any presence near them, be it a muggle, wizard, or animal. Yet, in reality, he was further transmitting his thoughts to the necessary people...
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